Reservations are available and recommended at Elk Meadows RV Park, a full-hookup campground in Trout Lake, Washington, open from mid-April through mid-November. The access road is well-paved, and sites are described as large, flat, and easy to navigate even for rigs up to 36 feet. The gravel roads through the park are dragged regularly to stay level. Electric (30 and 50 amp), water, and sewer hookups are available at most sites, along with fire pits and picnic tables.
The northern edge of the park faces out over an open meadow with direct sightlines toward Mt. Adams, snow-covered through much of the season and rising above the surrounding green mountains. Those sites carry a premium and fill up first. Sites deeper in the park are shaded by thick trees and more private, though campers can walk to the meadow edge from anywhere in the campground. "Saw elk splashing through the meadow at night while we watched stars and satellites," writes Matthew, capturing what many reviewers describe as the campground's most distinctive feature. Elk bugling in the mornings has also been noted during fall visits, and deer have been spotted on nearby trails.
The facility is consistently described as clean, with well-maintained bathrooms and large dumpsters on-site. The park also has a dump station, propane fill station, ice, a pavilion with WiFi, and a play area with a picnic space suited to groups. Cell service is limited, so the pavilion WiFi is worth knowing about. A covered clubhouse with a wood stove and refrigerator is available for larger gatherings.
Hiking and rafting are accessible from the area, and Trout Lake Creek Road Dispersed - WADNR is nearby for campers who want a more rustic alternative without hookups. Hollenbeck Park to the east is another option worth considering for a different camp style. Campers planning a first visit should note that the no-refund policy has been mentioned in reviews, so confirming site type and expectations before booking is practical advice.
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Map & DirectionsElk Meadows RV Park is located in Washington near Trout Lake
Directions
From jct Hwy 14 & Alt Hwy 141: Go 22-3/4 mi N on Alt Hwy 141, then 1 mi NW on Forest Rd 88.
Address
78 Troutlake Creek Rd
Trout Lake, WA 98650
Coordinates
46.00768269 N
121.56500767 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 7/28/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 7/28/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 1 hr 32 min from Portland, OR
- 2 hrs 11 min from Longview, WA
- 2 hrs 23 min from Yakima, WA
- 3 hrs 1 min from Olympia, WA
